Saudi Chemical Exports Rise 18% to SAR 6.92 Billion in February 2026

Saudi Arabia’s exports of chemical products and related industries rose by 18% year on year to nearly SAR 6.92 billion in February, according to data from the General Authority for Statistics.

The figures also showed a month-on-month increase of SAR 547.9 million, equivalent to 9% compared to January.

Chemicals and related products accounted for 22% of the Kingdom’s non-oil exports during the month, with total non-oil exports reaching SAR 31.6 billion. Australia was the largest importer, receiving nearly SAR 760.8 million, or 11% of total chemical exports, followed by India at 10%.

On the import side, Saudi Arabia recorded SAR 6 billion in chemical and related product imports in February, marking a 7% decline compared to the same period last year. These products represented 8% of total imports, while overall imports reached SAR 76.1 billion.

Sector data indicates Saudi Arabia accounts for 51% of manufacturing gross domestic product across the Gulf Cooperation Council and holds around 1.6% of global chemical sales, placing it among the top producers worldwide, according to the Gulf Petrochemicals and Chemicals Association.

The sector is expected to expand further under the National Industry Strategy, which outlines plans to increase downstream output, contribute an estimated SAR 58.2 billion to the economy and create around 108,000 jobs by 2035.